Mariners prospect Alex Hoppe, 27, makes spring debut, eyes bullpen role

Alex Hoppe, ranked #16 in the Mariners system, made his spring training debut. The 27-year-old right-hander, a 2022 sixth-round pick, features a fastball up to 101 mph, along with a cutter, slider, and changeup. In Triple-A last year, he posted a 4.76 ERA (3.83 FIP, 27.9 K%, 12.3 BB%). He is expected to serve in an up-down bullpen role for Seattle.